At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial processes, month-end close, and group reporting for an international software business.
- Company: Join a growing global finance team in a dynamic software company.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, exposure to international finance, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Office located in Putney, close to public transport with limited parking available.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in multi-entity finance and process improvement while working with a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance/accounting, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are seeking an ambitious and driven Group Management Accountant to join an established global finance team to undertake a 12 month fixed term contract in a hybrid role based in South West London. You will play a key role in supporting the Group Finance Manager across core financial processes, including month-end close, balance sheet control, and group reporting across their international entities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing international software business, where you will gain exposure to group reporting, multi-entity consolidation, and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Operations Control
- Maintain and reconcile bank accounts across multiple entities, including weekly postings and reconciliations
- Manage the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and reconciliations
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, payroll, and intercompany
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness across all entities
- Reconcile credit cards, supplier accounts, and other control accounts on a timely basis
- Preparation of supplier payment runs globally
- Responsibility for the period contract renewal process in Zone Billing.
- Month-End Reporting
- Support the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met across all regions
- Assist with group cashflow reporting to the parent company
- Perform analytical review of P&L performance vs budget and prior year, identifying key variances
- Reconcile NetSuite to operational systems (e.g. TimeLog) to ensure data integrity
- Assist with revenue recognition processes as required
- Audit Compliance
- Support external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor queries
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and group reporting requirements
- Systems Process Improvement
- Work within and help improve ERP systems (NetSuite) and related reporting tools
- Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency, particularly in reconciliations and reporting
- Support data integrity and consistency across finance systems
- Ad Hoc Development
- Assist with projects and process improvements across the finance function
- Take on additional responsibilities as skills and experience develop
Skills Experience
Essential
- Experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within a multi-entity environment
- Strong Excel skills (e.g. lookups, pivot tables; Power Query advantageous)
- Experience with monthly close processes and reconciliations
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Clear and professional communication skills
Desirable
- AAT Qualified or equivalent, will also consider individuals currently studying towards a professional qualification
- Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
- Exposure to group reporting or multi-currency environments
- Experience reconciling integrated systems (finance vs operational platforms)
If you are looking for a role where you will enjoy being part of an established and supportive team, this could be the role for you. You will be in the office 1-2 days a week based in the Putney area. They are walking distance from the local tube station and there is also limited car parking onsite.
Group Management Accountant employer: Marc Daniels
Join a dynamic and supportive global finance team as a Group Management Accountant in South West London, where you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills in group reporting and multi-entity consolidation. Our hybrid work culture promotes flexibility and collaboration, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will be supported in your professional development. With a focus on process improvement and innovation, this role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact within an established international software business.
